Gas prices cooling off

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Gas prices statewide have taken a dive. According to AAA of Michigan, Michigan gas prices fell about 13 cents over the past week, reaching a statewide average of $2.90 a gallon. Compared to last week, Metro Detroit’s average fell about 8 cents, to $2.95 a gallon. Of the ten Michigan metro areas surveyed by AAA for self-serve unleaded fuel prices, the lowest average price can be found in the Traverse City area where it’s about $2.75 a gallon. The highest average price can be found in the Ann Arbor area for the eighth week in a row, where it’s about $2.99 a gallon. Across the local area, pumps in Lapeer are asking $2.75 a gallon, while gas is $2.92 in Sandusky, and $2.79 here in Port Huron.